Message to Parents

Parents,

We are excited to work through the scholarship process with you and your student. The transition from high school to college is an exciting and often overwhelming time, and we look forward to working with your family to make the experience rewarding.

The Rush County Community Foundation has more than 70 scholarship funds that have been established by generous donors. The available funds range and the eligibility for scholarship awards is unique for each fund, specific to the criteria set by the donor. Please review our fund descriptions to determine the individual scholarship funds in which you can apply.

To apply for RCCF scholarships your student needs to complete these three steps by Wednesday, February 15, 2017:

Complete and submit the Indiana College Costs Estimator online.

Download and complete our fillable-pdf application; submit one original and two copies of the application.

Applications and Cover Pages may be turned in to our office or the RCHS or KHS Guidance Office:

As your student works to complete their application it will be useful to have the following on hand:

Your most recent tax information when completing the College Costs Estimator

Current original official transcript

Financial aid package

This is a letter or list detailing the financial aid available to your student next year, including school scholarships, government grants and loans. It is not an invoice.

For high school seniors and students starting at a new school next year: Letter of acceptance to their school

For students who are going into a specific program (e.g. nursing, teaching, etc.): Letter of acceptance to their program

The RCCF staff is happy to work with you to answer any questions you have along the way. More details are provided within the website and in our office. We hope you’ll take the time to reference the resources listed under the “Scholarships” tab, too. The Foundation pays an annual membership to www.indianacollegecosts.org for your benefit – it is a free, wonderful resource to you that we hope you take full advantage of! Keep an eye out for announcements of scholarship tutorials offered by our office.

Finally, we ask that you consider the difference our scholarship funds have made or will make in your student and family’s life. Thank these generous donors appropriately, and of course, pay it forward! Donations to the RCCF are tax-deductible and benefit the entire Rush County community for generations to come.

Last fall, Bill and Debbie Herdrich were recognized at the Rush County Community Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration for their extensive contributions to our community and to the Rush County Community Foundation (RCCF). On Tuesday evening, the Board of Directors of the Rush County Community Foundation formally recognized Bill, Debbie, and the Herdrich family with a … Read more